Ahhhh, i don't mind going into work, and even early at that, when the destination is Santiago, Chile( for a 3 day layover no less!) I visited Chile in late 2007, when it was just starting to turn to summer; now i am in the middle of their winter - hopefully not as chilling as my canadian counterpart. The flight from Toronto is about 10hrs 30mins, and when you arrive, as a canadian you have to pay a $130 landing fee (however it is good for up to 5 yrs, or when your passport expires) It's good to be crew, all fees are waived!! Upon my arrival through the sliding doors towards my charriot ( a mini bus that will hold 9...uncomfortably) yes, i see it. I see my breath. It is cold here. Yes, i'm going to write it. It's chilly in Chile!!!




To be honest, i didn't do much more then eat steak and drink wine (it seems to be the South American way). The location of the hotel is very far from the downtown core of the city, and unfortunately stuck in tourista-ville. I prefer to be in the heart of a city, where you can see the beats in the people walking by, the small shops and cafes as opposed to the mega malls and chain restaurants. Below are some pictures from my previous trip (at the start of summer, hence the sunlight!) Santiago is a very beautiful city, with some amazing museums. One of them is one of Pablo Neruda's homes, La Chascona (one of three homes/museums in Chile). He was a Chilean poet and this is where his nobel peace prize is kept on display. This museum is found at the bottom of a huge mountain where a statue of Mary sits atop, overlooking the city. There is a funicular rail system (like a trolley) that brings one to the top of the mountain and across is as well.